Donya Abu Sitta, a 23-yr-old Palestinian woman & English language graduate, is studying to become a neurosurgeon. Her family has been displaced 6 times amid Israel's relentless bombardment.
International Atomic Energy Agency says there's no increase in off-site radiation levels so far and it's in close contact with Iran to assess broader implications for nuclear safety.
The ban will remain in effect till Israel halts its 'actions' in Gaza. Although Maldives has had no diplomatic ties with Israel since the 1970s, travel was previously permitted.
Schools are protected under the International Humanitarian Law, the UN agency asserted while condemning these attacks. It called for an immediate ceasefire to the events in West Asia.
MEA said India has consistently called for protection of civilians & respect for humanitarian law in ongoing conflict, pointed out that India had recognised Palestine in 1980s.
Israel's response to Iran's retaliatory attack was relatively small and also downplayed by Tehran. But there are factors that could jeopardise this perceived reprieve.
Israel’s assault on Gaza has killed at least 18,205 Palestinians, wounded nearly 50,000. Palestinian Authority welcomed the resolution and urged countries to pressure Israel to comply.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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